Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’* surface, because 1. the atmosphere

Question

Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’* surface, because

1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth'* surface

2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere

3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(c) 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth'* surface
2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere